ISLAMABAD, SEPT 2 /APP/ – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif is scheduled to meet Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. He will also hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Tajikistan’s President Emomali Rahmon, and Chinese Premier Li Qiang.

What is the purpose of Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to China?
The visit aims to strengthen Pakistan-China relations, enhance bilateral cooperation, and discuss regional and international issues with other world leaders attending the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meetings.

What are the key events on his agenda?

• Meeting with Xi Jinping and Li Qiang
• Talks with Vladimir Putin and Emomali Rahmon
• Visit to a Beijing hospital
• Interaction with Chinese businessmen
• Attendance at the military parade commemorating the 80th anniversary of the World’s Anti-Fascist War

Where did Shehbaz Sharif travel from?
He arrived in Beijing from Tianjin by bullet train after attending the 25th Meeting of the SCO Council of Heads of State and the SCO Plus summit, where he also met Iran’s President Masoud Pezeshkian and Azerbaijan’s President Ilham Aliyev.

Why is this visit important?
The meetings are expected to boost Pakistan’s strategic partnership with China, deepen economic ties, and expand regional cooperation through the SCO platform.